Legendary, Iconic Superstar DMX Sadly Passes Away at Age 50
Written by Jay Holz on April 9, 2021
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we report the legendary, iconic, and unexplainably influential superstar Earl “DMX” Simmons has sadly passed away at the age of 50. His family released this statement a short while ago:
“We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever,” his family said in a statement. “We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once details are finalized.”
Rest In Peace to one of the greatest to ever do it. A trailblazer. A trendsetter. A spiritual icon. The hip-hop world will never be the same. We will forever keep you in our memory, X. Thank you for everything.